Veterans

died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 228: Toll Discounts for Certified Veteran Business Enterprises

Toll Discounts for Certified Veteran Business Enterprises; Requiring the Department of Transportation to establish a pilot program that provides certified veteran business enterprises with a discount on certain toll expenses; providing eligibility requirements for the pilot program; requiring the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, in coordination with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Department of Management Services, to administer the pilot program, etc.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides toll discounts to certified veteran-owned businesses, directly supporting veteran entrepreneurship and economic opportunities through state program funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 409: Observance of Veterans' Day by K-12 Schools

HB 409 requires all Florida K-12 public school districts to observe Veterans' Day as an official school holiday, directly affecting school calendars and operations. The bill amends Florida Statutes to mandate that school boards designate Veterans' Day - listed in Section 110.117(1)(f) - as a holiday, replacing current discretionary observance. This policy change ensures consistent recognition of Veterans' Day across all public schools, with implementation required by July 1, 2026. The law does not alter the holiday's date or create new requirements beyond standard school holiday designation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates school observance of Veterans' Day, directly recognizing veteran service per support indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 450: Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans; Revising a limitation on the amount of a tax exemption that a surviving spouse may transfer to a new residence, etc.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief for a vulnerable group aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill removes value limitations on tax exemptions for disabled veterans and allows surviving spouses to transfer exemptions, expanding financial benefits for veterans and their families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits

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signed · Florida · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 199: Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs; Revises admissions process for veterans treatment court programs; authorizes court, in consultation with multidisciplinary team, to determine eligibility for veterans treatment court programs; requires court to consider recommendation of state attorney when making eligibility determination; authorizes sentencing courts to divert defendants to veterans treatment court programs under certain circumstances; requires certain notice be provided to defendants; provides for disposition of probation or community control violations by program participants.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates veterans treatment courts to divert eligible veterans to treatment instead of traditional sentencing, reducing recidivism and improving rehabilitation - direct criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes veterans treatment court programs to divert eligible veterans from traditional sentencing, providing specialized support services instead of punitive measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole Sentencing Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

signed · Florida · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 628: Transportation Facility Designations

Transportation Facility Designations; Providing honorary designations of certain transportation facilities in specified counties and a specified municipality; directing the Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers; revising a specified interchange designation, etc.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates transportation facility as 'Warrior Sacrifice Way' to honor veterans' service, aligning with recognition indicator under veterans' policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 403: Transportation Facility Designations/Warrior Sacrifice Way

Transportation Facility Designations/Warrior Sacrifice Way; Provides honorary designation of certain transportation facility in specified county; directs DOT to erect suitable markers.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates 'Warrior Sacrifice Way' for veterans' recognition, directly aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' support indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 94: Suicide Prevention for Active and Former Members of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, and their Reserve Components

Suicide Prevention for Active and Former Members of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, and their Reserve Components; Requiring a facility conducting an involuntary examination to include in its report to the Baker Act Reporting Center whether the individual examined is an active or former member of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or their reserve components, etc.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting military status in mental health evaluations to improve targeted suicide prevention services for veterans, directly strengthening mental health care access for a high-risk group.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates reporting veteran status during involuntary exams to improve suicide prevention care, directly enhancing healthcare access for veterans and recognizing their service.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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